Our Staff & Board

The Ethical Property Company is run by a staff team of 80 based within our Centres across the UK. Our Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations and HR departments are based in our Oxford Head Office, working alongside tenants in The Old Music Hall.

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Our Board

Tim
Farazmand

Non-executive Director

Tim has over 20 years’ experience in private equity with LDC, 3i, Royal Bank of Scotland and Catalyst Fund Management. Since April 2014 Tim has been Chairman for The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA).

Mark
Luntley

Non-executive Director

Mark joined The Ethical Property Company in 2013. A qualified accountant, Mark is also Non Executive Director of Energy4All. Mark also chairs the Oxfordshire Credit Union and is a Director of the Westmill Windfarm Co-op and Westmill Solar Coops. Mark is an elected board member of REScoop - the federation of European Renewable Energy Cooperatives.

Susan
Ralphs

Executive Director

Susan is The Ethical Property Company’s Managing Director, taking over in 2011 after four years as our Finance Director. A qualified Chartered Accountant, she previously worked for Oxfam, before moving on to the role of Finance Director at YWCA England and Wales in 1995.

Lisa
Tenant

Non-executive Director

After developing her own social business, and working in the property and consultancy sectors, Lisa joined The Ethical Property Company in 2013. She is currently Executive Director of a public/private partnership in Ayrshire, Scotland, a Non Executive Director of NHS Ayrshire and is a Board member of the newly formed Scottish Police authority.

John
Whitaker

Non-executive Director, Chair of the Board

After 25 years in the corporate sector, John has worked with charities for 20 years including 12 years as Deputy Director of Oxfam GB. He currently chairs the Ethical Property Foundation and BUILD (Building Understanding through International Links for Development) and is a Trustee of Transform Drug Policy.

Our Senior Management Team

Jonathan
Davies

Operations Director

Jonathan joined The Ethical Property Company in 2016, previously a Director of a developer Housing Association responsible for corporate services and executive lead for a culture change programme enabling growth and raising performance. His operations and supply chain background in industry and Big 4 consulting featured operations transformation, procurement and service improvement delivery.

Nick
Forster

Special Projects Director

Nick joined The Ethical Property Company in 2013 as Operations Director, managing Ethical Property’s regional Property Management teams and Head Office Operations. He now oversees the refurbishment and extension of our new project, The Green House. Nick also has specific responsibility for the delivery of the Company’s social objectives.

Penny
Gardner

Finance Director

After working in both the manufacturing and motor industries, Penny has since held senior Finance roles in the social housing sector and in local government including seven years as Head of Finance for Oxford City Council. She is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant.

Conrad
Peberdy

Director of Development

Conrad joined The Ethical Property Company in December 2009 having previously worked as Managing Director of Bristol East Side Traders; an innovative Bristol based regeneration company. He is responsible for developing new business opportunities, partnerships and the acquisition of new Centres.

Susan
Ralphs

Managing Director

Susan is The Ethical Property Company’s Managing Director, taking over in 2011 after four years as our Finance Director. A qualified Chartered Accountant, she has previously worked for Oxfam, before moving on to the role of Finance Director at YWCA England and Wales in 1995.

Our Staff

Sam
Astill

Property Manager, Bristol

Sam joined The Ethical Property Company in 2015 and looks after the buildings in Bristol, and enjoys the sense of community that has developed within them. He has worked for a number of charities across Bristol since 2001 and is an enthusiastic supporter of ethical and third sector organisations.

Penny
Bensusan

Operations Assistant

Penny joined The Ethical Property Company in June 2017. She graduated with a BSc Hons degree in Sports Therapy in 2012 and worked in retail and management for five years before becoming an Operations Assistant.

Kat
Brady

Marketing Coordinator

Kat joined The Ethical Property Company in early 2017 having graduated in 2015 with a BSc Hons degree in Psychology. She has previous experience working in an administrative and office management role and now helps with all Marketing & Communications.

Holly
Brasier

Management Accountant

Having previously worked in childcare before moving into finance in 2007, Holly joined The Ethical Property Company in 2012 as a Finance Assistant and has since completed her level 4 diploma in accountancy.

Andrew
Brewin

Management Account

Andy joined The Ethical Property Company in 2011 having qualified as a Management Accountant in 2004 and previously worked at Taylor Wimpey. He now also runs a mobile bicycle repair business and is therefore responsible for ensuring we all get to work each day.

Mike
Butler

Consultant

Mike has been working with The Ethical Property Company since 2001 and has worked on projects including Brighton Junction and the Social Justice and Human Rights Centre, as well as the setting up of the Ethical Property Foundation.

Sarah
Campbell

Regional Manager, South West

Sarah joined The Ethical Property Company in 2012 having spent 10 years working for the Meningitis Research Foundation, latterly as Head of Fundraising. She also volunteers with Secret World Wildlife Sanctuary and is a trustee for Temwa, a charity dealing with sustainable community development in Malawi.

Laura
Campbell

Head of HR and Internal Comms

Laura graduated in 2001 with a BSc in Psychology and has since gained a PgDip in Human Resource Management as well as membership of the CIPD. Prior to joining Ethical Property in 2010 she worked for YWCA England & Wales and The University of Oxford.

Edward
Carter

Regional Manager, South East

Edward joined The Ethical Property Company in February 2016. At university he studied Law and has a MA in Housing Practice, as well as being a Prince2 Practitioner. Edward gained experience in property and estate management at a medium sized RSL (Registered Social Landlord) and managing a customer focused team at the University of Westminster.

Gareth
Chamberlain

Property Manager, Cardiff

Gareth joined The Ethical Property Company in 2016 after working at the Department Of Transport in Swansea as the programme management office manager and then as facilities and estates manager. Before joining the Department of Transport he worked at the Royal Mail for 25 years as a project manager, working on transport projects and accommodation and office planning projects.

Ben
Coles

Building Maintenance Manager, London

Ben joined The Ethical Property Company in April 2012 after acquiring a BA in Film from Southampton University. Ben is responsible for the maintenance of the building and works closely with the Centre Manager to ensure all building services are delivered.

Hazel
Conduit

Property Manager, Sheffield

Hazel joined The Ethical Property Company in 2015 and has a background working for a number of local and national charities on community-based regeneration projects. Hazel is responsible for the management and maintenance of Scotia Works and is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-2pm.

David
Fells

Centre Manager, Bristol

David has worked at The Ethical Property Company since September 2015. David has a BA in Film, Theatre and Television. Previously he spent 8 years as Manager of the Redgrave Theatre in Clifton. He is passionate about environmental issues and is always looking for ways to make the Bristol buildings more environmentally friendly.

Heike
Gabernowitz

Property Manager, Manchester

Heike joined The Ethical Property Company in 2010 after many years working in the book industry in Germany. She moved to Manchester in 2005 as an administrator and manager for a publicly-funded project supporting long-term unemployed people into self-employment.

Susannah
Hall

Office and Services Administrator

Susannah joined The Ethical Property Company team in July 2015, where she looks after bookings and services admin. She has a BA in Theatre and Film studies and a keen interest in social justice and the environment. Prior to joining The Ethical Property Company she worked in the Social Enterprise and Charity Sector.

Andy
Higson

Operations Manager

Andrew joined us in October 2005 as a Property Manager following completion of a Law Degree and PgDip having previously worked for the Ministry of Defence and Stena Line Ferries. Since 2007 he has managed The Old Music Hall while assisting the Board in company secretarial matters.

Deborah
Hughes

Head of PR and Communications

Deborah joined The Ethical Property Company in 2017. Starting her career in broadcast journalism she has an extensive background in Media and PR, including 15 years heading up the internal media team for Macmillan Publishers. Deborah is responsible for our PR and Communications.

Louisa
Langridge

HR Officer

Lou joined The Ethical Property Company in February 2011, having previously worked for Thames Valley Police and the NHS. Lou has over 11 years experience working in HR and has gained the CIPD Diploma in HR Practice, the level 5 CIPD in HR Management and is an Associate Member.

Jonathan
Macaskill

Regional Manager, North and Midlands

Jonathan joined The Ethical Property Company in March 2016, having previously worked in a variety of senior roles for national charities, developing and managing services for people with a learning disability. Jonathan’s experience of supporting dispersed teams, across a wide geographical area, is key to managing the North and Midlands Region.

Shahriar
Moraveg-Oskooie

Sales and Advertising Co-ordinator

Shahriar joined The Ethical Property Company in July 2017. Prior to joining, he worked as an International Sales Executive for a prestigious interiors company where he provided sales support for international retailers.

Natalie
Moss

Executive Assistant

Natalie joined The Ethical Property Company in 2015 after leaving a role in local government. Prior to that she worked in a civilian role for the police (Oxford Safer Communities Partnership) and voluntarily for a charity providing primary education to children in the Gambia. Natalie provides support to our MD and Senior Management Team.

Saul
Neill

Property Manager, Brighton

Saul has worked for The Ethical Property Company since May 2014. With a background in building and maintenance work, Saul has previously worked with various inspirational companies as well as on installations of renewable energies in Cornwall. Saul continues to pursue his lifelong interest in the health, martial and meditative traditions of China. Previously gaining a degree in Acupuncture, Saul continues to teach and work as a healer in his spare time.

Jo
Newens

Property Manager, Edinburgh

Jo joined The Ethical Property Company in 2014 having previously worked for an architectural practice in Central London and as Spa Manager at a luxury hotel. She volunteers with Riding for the Disabled in her spare time and runs marathons for fun.

Johanna
Quintanilla

Centre Manager, London

Johanna holds a MA in Public Management and a BA in Journalism - Mass Media Communication. She has worked for the Ministry of Culture of Colombia and has more than 10 years experience in the formulating, monitoring, evaluation and diffusion of programmes and projects aimed at all artists, researchers and managers in the social and cultural sector.

Justine
Rogers

Finance Project Manager

Justine is The Ethical Property Company’s Project Finance Manager, joining the company in 2015 to lead on all financial aspects of property sales/acquisitions and adhoc project work. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Justine has previously worked at Deloitte, AXA and GE Healthcare.

Claire
Shakespeare

Centre Manager, Bath

Claire has worked at Green Park Station for over 11 years having previously worked for a Bath newspaper and an environmental charity. Claire manages all aspects of our two properties in Bath and has a keen interest in environmental and social issues.

Gillian
Smith

Finance Assistant

Gillian has worked at The Ethical Property Company since November 2014 and is the Finance Assistant responsible for The Ethical Property Company’s Purchase Ledger. She has previously worked in the Finance Departments of various organisations including a charity, a law firm and the NHS.

John
Sullivan

Property Manager, Oxford

John was appointed Property Manager at the Old Music Hall in 2014. John has many years of experience in project management within the manufacturing industry and covered a wide range of roles at an Oxford based commercial social enterprise that provided work experience and training to people with employment handicaps.

Cate
Teideman

Head of Finance

Cate joined The Ethical Property Company in November 2015 and has previously worked as an accountant in banking and opera. She completed a BA Hons in Sustainable Performance Management and is a Chartered Management Accountant.

Emma
Tracy

Sales and Development Manager

Emma joined The Ethical Property Company in 2014 after working in a variety of fundraising and development positions in the not-for-profit sector, including the Oxfordshire Community Foundation. Emma is responsible for leading on sales enquiries for all our properties, including The Green House.

Andrew
Warne

Operations Assistant

Andrew joined The Ethical Property Company in 2014 having graduated from Bristol University with a BA in Music. He has previously worked in the charity and retail sectors and now assists our Operations Manager with a wide range of administrative tasks.

Sandra
West

Finance Assistant

Sandy joined The Ethical Property Company in February 2012 having previously worked for 10 years for a local bus company in various financial and administrative roles. She is now also studying for her Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Tim
Wheeler

Finance Assistant

Tim joined The Ethical Property Company in November 2015, having worked primarily in the publishing and charity sectors previously, and still gets involved in volunteer fundraising for a local children and young adults hospice. He is responsible for the Sales and Purchase ledgers for Resource for London and The Foundry.